The International Code Council (ICC) is revising its code development process to provide more in-depth scrutiny of code change proposals. The changes will take effect in 2024-2026 for the development ...

The International Code Council stripped out provisions from the 2024 update to the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) that would have included beefed up circuitry for hooking up electric ...

An international group that develops building codes adopted by a wide swath of U.S. cities and counties abruptly pared back a plan to force new homes to be more climate-friendly. The International ...

ICC used its new—and controversial—consensus standard process to develop the 2024 IECC, rather than having U.S. building officials vote on the final draft. Sustainability advocates are censuring the ...

A neighborhood was destroyed by a tornado that struck Joplin, Mo. 13 years ago. Thirteen years after a tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., killing 161, destroying a large medical center, and leveling ...

As the United States faces a mounting housing affordability crisis, a debate is intensifying between home builders and code officials over how best to balance costs, safety, and long-term efficiency ...

ORLANDO, FL — The International Code Council (ICC) is the leading global source of model codes and standards. Moreover, the ICC offers a full suite of building safety solutions including product ...

WASHINGTON, DC -- The International Code Council has announced the the beginning of the 42nd annual Building Safety Month. The campaign is led by the Code Council and its members and partners every ...

The ICC/IAEI Electrical Inspector Joint Certification exam will be offered through the ICC’s Proctored Remote Online Testing Option (PRONTO) to individuals interested in becoming electrical inspectors ...